Australian lithium producer Pilbara Minerals is set to acquire Latin Resources through an all-share deal worth $369 million dollars, the company announced on 15 August. Pilbara Minerals is the second largest lithium hard rock miner operating globally, according to Benchmark’s Lithium Forecast, with Pilganoora in Western Australia as its biggest asset. The acquisition will boost […]
> Aclara Resources’ Carina project in Goiás, Brazil, is positioning itself as a key future supplier of heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) through an environmentally responsible approach to ionic clay extraction. Benchmark’s Rare Earths team recently visited the Carina site and nearby pilot processing plant to evaluate technical progress and supply potential. “The site visit provided […]
> Chinese authorities have approved reserve reports for two key lithium mines in Jiangxi province, bringing months of uncertainty over the outlook for the lithium-rich region’s mining sector closer to a conclusion. CATL’s Jianxiawo mine – which was suspended on 10 August following the expiration of its mining permit – is reported to have received reserve […]
> Zijin Mining has acquired a 24.8% stake in Zangge Mining for RMB13.7 billion ($1.87 billion), following 2024’s trend of consolidation in the lithium market through merger and acquisition activity. Zangge is operating and developing direct lithium extraction (DLE) projects in China. Zijin, on the other hand, has a more international footprint with projects in Argentina […]
> South Korean battery maker SK On has secured a domestic source of lithium hydroxide from Posco Pilbara Lithium Solution. The deal is for up to 15,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide (13,200 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent) over the next three years with the option to extend this for another three years. Sourcing lithium chemicals locally […]
> India’s pipeline of cathode active material (CAM) production capacity is set to grow more than 50-fold over the next decade. Altmin, Himadri Speciality Chemical, and Epsilon Advanced Materials have the largest pipeline capacities in the country. Almost all CAM capacity under development in India is for LFP, both due to the popularity of the cathode […]
> South Korean steel and chemicals giant POSCO has taken a 30% stake in Australia’s Mineral Resources’ (MinRes) 50% stakes in the Mt Marion and Wodgina mines for US$765 million. Structured as a joint venture, the deal would see MinRes and POSCO hold an overall 35% and 15% of the operations, as well as corresponding rights […]
> In the third quarter of 2025, 18 of the largest 25 copper miners reported quarter-on-quarter decreases in their output, including the top four miners. The total Q3 copper production reported by the top 25 miners hit 3.72Mt. “In the third quarter, many companies saw lower production compared to the previous quarter. However, most did not […]
> Escalating unrest in Mali, as jihadi groups target fuel convoys around the capital Bamako, has led several governments including France and the US to advise their citizens to leave the country. The attacks have created fuel shortages, and raised serious concerns around the military government’s ability to maintain its rule in the country. Mali is […]